CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT CY1/CY2 PART-TIME SAC

MCCS Job Opening Information

Position/GradeChild & Youth Program Assistant CY1/CY2, GSE2/3/4 LocationSchool Age Care, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VAType of AppointmentRegular Part-Time (20-34 hrs/wk, w/benefits)Open Date3 August 2026Close DateOpen Until FilledWho May ApplyOpen to all sourcesSalary$18.69 - $24.89Hours of OperationMonday - Friday | 0600 - 1800 | Split Shifts[x] Health Card Required[x] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[x] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Drivers License Required

Job Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

For job postings with a grade of NF01 to NF03, GSE02 to GSE05 (childcare), NA03 - NA10 (crafts & trades), if military spouse preference is being claimed, please attach a copy of the active-duty spouses orders to the application.

Orders must include applicant¿s name and active-duty spouses assignment. When applying for regular part-time or regular full-time positions, spouse preference can be used only once per rotation to the duty station.

Why Choose MCCS?

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.

Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits. Flexible vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (0-40 hours a week):

• 401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity
• Tax-free shopping
• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
• Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!

Major Duties

This position provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The duties of this position are developmental in nature and designed to provide experience and training to qualify for mandatory advancement to higher level positions leading to the full performance position.

The incumbent works under close direction of supervisor or other higher graded employee performing routine child care and youth development tasks, following written and verbal step-by-step instructions. Work is observed and reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainees progress and to evaluate competency of training objectives and readiness for further training. Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the child care and youth development operations. These duties are performed to increase knowledge of child care and youth development duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions. The work includes a wide variety of activities in CYP.

The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Overview of Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared or developed curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities.
• Assists with attending to the developmental needs of children/youth in assigned area, including relationship building.
• Assists in supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and during special events. Maintains communication with other employees to request assistance, aid, and report challenges.
• Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor or other higher graded employee. Ensures inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs is implemented within current policy.
• Responds to minor illness or injury, renders aid as needed, and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance.

Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.

This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at

34 U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.